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Sleeved in Mexico by Dr. Alvarez
sbarbiegirl replied to sbarbiegirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Sure. Just pm me and I will give you my number. -
who is a great doctor in Mexico
sbarbiegirl replied to Malaika13's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was sleeved my Dr. Alvarez on Sept 27. I also had great care and a great experience. I was back to work in a week and I'm down 19 pounds since surgery. My incisions are complete healed. Recovery was fairly easy. The hospital is old but clean. The town is busy with cars and people walking. I never felt unsafe. -
1 Week Post Op And It Feels Like They Forgot The Sleeve
sbarbiegirl replied to mountaingirlCO's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yeah I am 12 days out and I still have 9 more days of liquids -
Height, weight and loss
sbarbiegirl replied to Fit2btied's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Highest weight: 409 pre op Surgery weight: 384 sleeved 09.27.2013 Current weight: 367 Total loss: 42 Goal: 180 -
Piedras Negras state dept warning - safety?
sbarbiegirl replied to nillee's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
So glad everything went well. -
Piedras Negras state dept warning - safety?
sbarbiegirl replied to nillee's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
If you clicked on the link Tijuana was on there as well. -
You can do it. I also did my pre op for 35 days. I was sleeved 8 days ago. I think do to my long pre op my recovery is easier. I only lost 27 pounds on my pre op. I lost another 15 pounds since surgery. It's weird to think how much food controlled my life. I can now go and sit at a restaurant and watch other people eat. It does not bother me at all. I'm rooting for you. PM me if you need anything. It's not easy but you got this.
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Stopped losing weight (and even gained) only 2 weeks after surgery - normal?
sbarbiegirl replied to SleeveFox's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
2 weeks out and already on soft foods? Wow. It's amazing how each doctor is different. I was on a clear diet for 7 days. All liquid diet for weeks 2 and 3. Sorry I'm not help still on all liquids. -
I was just sleeved with Dr. A on Sept 27, 2013. Everything went great. I'm already back to work and feel great. I lost 15 pounds my 1st week. Recovery was easier than expected.
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Anyone feel wierd not having all the preop appts when going to mexico?
sbarbiegirl replied to cpeycke's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I think if you healthy enough then it's not a big deal. If you have health problems my doctor would make you get clearance before doing the surgery. I think 1/2 of the things the insurance puts you though are ridiculous. Of course it is up to the individual having surgery in Mexico to be honest about their health when filling out the forms. As a precaution I myself went to my pcp and had blood work, EKG, and chest x ray before going to Mexico that was covered by my insurance. -
Piedras Negras state dept warning - safety?
sbarbiegirl replied to nillee's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hi I just sleeved by Dr. A on Sept 27, 2013. I thought it seemed to be safe. You are only going over the border a mile or so. You will see people on foot as well as a lot of cars. I even walked to a few restaurants a few blocks from the hospital to sit with others while they ate. I was not scared at all. The town is a little run down but there was a lot of outside activity. The hospital is older but clean. My recovery has been very easy. Any other questions feel free to ask. -
What have they died from???
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You an buy a small one at Walmart. 6 to 10 ft for around $5.00.
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Surgery tomorrow, heading for Mexico today !
sbarbiegirl replied to livelyterry's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I just had surgery in Friday. Went to the casino Thursday night. We had a blast. My surgery went well. Good luck!!! You will love Dr. Alvarez. I feel really good. Hardly any pain. -
Almost forgot get Chapstick fort eh day of surgery when you can drink anything. You will need it.
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Sleeved in Mexico by Dr. Alvarez
sbarbiegirl replied to sbarbiegirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
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Anyone with Dr. Alvarez Oct 4th?
sbarbiegirl replied to minniexoxo's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I just got home today. I had mine on Friday. Good luck. I'm sure you will do fine. -
I just got back from Mexico today. Sound like you have everything. Just make sure you have enough $1 and $5 bills.
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Sleeved in Mexico by Dr. Alvarez
sbarbiegirl replied to sbarbiegirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Thanks so much. I'm home today and still feel great. I just have a little pain on my left side. -
September 2013 sleevers..Requesting sleeve buddies :)
sbarbiegirl replied to JodiAnn210's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks so much. Glad you are doing well. -
September 2013 sleevers..Requesting sleeve buddies :)
sbarbiegirl replied to JodiAnn210's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hang in there it will get better. -
September 2013 sleevers..Requesting sleeve buddies :)
sbarbiegirl replied to JodiAnn210's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my sleeve yesterday at 10am in Piedras Negras, Coahuila Mexico with dr Alverez. I had very little pain on left side and no gas pains yet. Knock on wood!! It almost seems so surreal.... Surely it can't be this easy. -
Liquid diet..mission impossible?
sbarbiegirl replied to Mrs.FullerRN's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor required 37 days liquid diet do to Bmi. I lost 27 pounds. I did have a 2 cheats the whole time. I thought wow this doctor is crazy who can do this. I weigh in the high 300. If I can do it so can you. I have never ever been able to diet for longer than a week. It's really put in prospective my mental issues with food. I didn't realize all the time and effort that I gave food. I had my surgery yesterday and it has been such a breeze. I have very little pain in my left side and no gas pain yet. Just remember the prize on the other side. -
Sleeved in Mexico by Dr. Alvarez
sbarbiegirl replied to sbarbiegirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Thanks so much. Hopefully your goes as soon as mine!!!! I truly and amazed at how easy this as been. Seems as these Mexican doctors/hospital take care of business. Good LUck.